The LAM Gift Guide for Landscape Architecture Graduates

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ASLA may earn a commission on certain products if you purchase through the links. Personal Gifts for Professional Growth ASLA Associate Membership $65 Membership includes a wealth of resources and networking opportunities for the new graduate. Landscape Architecture Cuff Links/Pins on Etsy, $11.80-$36.73 "If the phrase designer chic means something to you or your loved one, then these cuff links/pins are a great way of complementing their aesthetic." -Charles Kene Okigbo, ASLA Leuchtturm1917 Sketchbooks $16.50-$36.95 With your personal notes added: An "Encouragement Sketchbook" that includes your notes of support written on random pages throughout. Filson Field Bag $275-$395 Copic Sketch Markers 6-piece set from $24, 12-piece set from $66, 72-piece set $300 "I love these markers. So smooth and blendable. They come in many colors." -Susan Kenzle, ASLA Copic Sketch Marker wallet $22-$44 Helvetica Architect Pencil $15 Sakura Micron Pens and Sets $3-$20 "You can never have too many pens, especially these, which maintain a variety of consistent line weights!" -Meg E. Calkins, FASLA Alumicolor Drafting fan $15.78 US Tape ProTape 3/8" x 50' Tape Measure 45322 $74.94 "Measuring tape is a necessary fieldwork tool. " -Petra Marar, ASLA SAMLITE LED Tactical Flashlight with 5 Options $19.99 "If you haven't gotten so absorbed and lost in a landscape that you suddenly find yourself shrouded in darkness, you really should-but make sure to keep a flashlight with you! The red laser pointer and UV blacklight add multipurpose appeal for a wide range of explorers and teachers. " -Petra Marar, ASLA "This scrub has helped me avoid the nasty rash and to recover from it more times than I care to remember. " -Charles Kene Okigbo, ASLA SketchUp plan: SketchUp Go $199 "I have used SketchUp since its early days and I'm a huge fan of this intuitive 3-D design software.